Cooking Class: Japanese Comfort Foods
Explore the comforting flavors of Japanese cuisine in this hands-on cooking class with Chef Chris.
You’ll prepare a multi-course menu while learning essential techniques along the way. Begin with crispy chicken karaage before making savory pork gyoza and practicing proper pan-searing techniques. Next, simmer a flavorful shoyu ramen broth with aromatics and fresh vegetables, then build your bowl with scallions and soft-boiled eggs. Finish with rich black sesame ice cream made with toasted sesame paste and custard. Throughout the class, you’ll develop practical cooking skills and discover classic Japanese flavors you can recreate at home. Book your spot today!
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Chicken Karaage
With Japanese fried chicken
Gyoza
With pan-seared pork dumplings
Shoyu Ramen
With soft-boiled egg and scallion
Black Sesame Ice Cream
With toasted black sesame paste, custard and whipped cream
Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted prior to the event. Please mention this in the message field when you submit your booking request as adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.
- Minimum Guests 2
- Maximum Guests 8
- Event Duration 2.5 hours
- Activity Level
Activity Level
- Labels Group, Asian, Japanese, Date Night, Dumpling Making
Outside Reviews for Chef Chris or Resident Chef
Silvia
14 May 2026
Chef Chris brings a unique depth to every class, blending culinary science with hands-on creativity in a way that is both approachable and fun. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a memorable, hands-on culinary experience led by a chef with both technical expertise and genuine passion.
Chef Chris brings a rare blend of grounded experience and forward-thinking creativity to the kitchen. His culinary path has taken him from the soil up, with hands-on farming and artisanal cheesemaking shaping his deep respect for ingredients. From there, he expanded into the precision and imagination of molecular gastronomy and elevated fine dining. Guided by curiosity, craft and appreciation for the culinary professionals behind every unforgettable meal, Chef Chris creates menus that celebrate both tradition and innovation with artistry on every plate.
